Microwave photonics (MWP) is a typical optical signal processing application for optical communications, antenna systems, and 5G/6G networks. At the same time, optical frequency combs (OFC) and programmable optical filters enable this system to be reconfigurable. There are several approaches to creating OFC lines, such as the micro-ring resonator, cascaded electro-optic modulator, and mode-locked laser... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Nael Abu-Ghazaleh presenting Security challenges and opportunities at the Intersection of Architecture and ML/AI : Machine learning is an increasingly important computational workload as data-driven deep learning models are becoming increasingly important in a wide range of application spaces. Computer systems, from the architecture... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David A. Bader presenting Solving Global Grand Challenges with High Performance Data Analytics : Data science aims to solve grand global challenges such as: detecting and preventing disease in human populations; revealing community structure in large social networks; protecting our elections from cyber-threats, and... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David A Fisher presenting Why Software Fails and Why AI cannot Help : It was once widely believed that computers would enhance the speed, reliability, and applicability of human deductive reasoning in the physical and social sciences, much as motorized vehicles (e.g., cars, trains,... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Yuhong Liu presenting Trust and Privacy Vulnerabilities of Today’s Online Social Networks : As we move further into the big data era, people are motivated in numerous ways to proactively generate, share and exchange diverse digital contents online every day. While the increasing amount... Read more →

The insatiable growth of datacenter traffic mandates increasing the capacity of cost-effective transceiver technologies to meet the foreseen demand. Competing configurations include Intensity Modulation / Direct Detection (IM/DD) and coherent transceiver architectures. In this presentation we will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with these two options including such topics as: wavelength, reach modulation format,... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with David Alan Grier presenting The Generations of Computing and the Coming Data Age : If you look carefully at the development of computing, you can see clear generational cycles. These cycles are marked by a sharp change of technology and a group of young... Read more →

For efficient design, verification and validation of integrated circuits and components, it is important to have an easy-to-customize and extend workflow. Python has become the standard programming language for machine learning, scientific computing and engineering. Gdsfactory is a Python library to build chips (Photonics, Analog, Quantum, MEMs, …) that provides you with a common syntax... Read more →

Join fellow IEEE members and Section leaders to socialize, and explore opportunities to connect with the section. This event is free to attend for all IEEE Members. Family members and guests are welcome to join, with a $10 registration fee to cover the price of food and drinks. The event will be taking place at... Read more →

Controls, Robotics and Cybernetics Joint Chapter of IEEE Vancouver Section Title: Kinematically Redundant Hybrid Parallel Robots for Physical Human-Robot Interaction Speaker: Dr. Kefei Wen Date & Time: August 31st, 2023 at 3PM Pacific Time Place: Zoom and UBC Point Grey Campus Abstract: Robots that physically interact with humans are making their way into many applications... Read more →

This is a weekly session of the CIT Summer Series, with Jon Peddle presenting The History of Visual Magic in Computers: How Beautiful Images are Made in CAD, 3D, VR and AR : If you have ever looked at a fantastic adventure or science fiction movie, or an amazingly complex and rich computer game, or... Read more →

Technical Seminat by Dr. Kemal Aygün (Intel Fellow, IEEE Fellow) with the following abstract: Recently, applications such as artificial intelligence has been evolving very rapidly and bringing with it a more stringent set of requirements for system performance. One area where the performance demand has been scaling very aggressively is that for interconnecting different components... Read more →

Monthly executive committee meeting. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/370046

Mr. Bong will talk about Engineer & Copywriting - in Progressive Automations, Desk & Bed Co-sponsored by: British Columbia institute of Technlogy Speaker(s): Nathan, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2

BCIT Club Day Recruitment Event for BCIT students. Distributing member development items, pamphlets, giveaway items, incentives for new IEEE registrants. Co-sponsored by: BCIT Student Association Room: Great Hall, Bldg: SE02, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2

Space can be a hostile environment for both space system hardware and humans. One important potential threat is the presence of charged particles and electromagnetic radiation present in outer space. Space radiation environment is characterized by a variety of sources, each contributing to a range of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation types. This presentation will go... Read more →

Speaker: Dr Ewart Blackmore, Former Head of the Accelerator Technology Division, TRIUMF Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that don't have a local... Read more →

Automotive processors have become a multi-billion dollar market with ever growing demand for advanced silicon. Cars today are increasingly featured with better safety/autonomy, electrification, and connectivity. In this talk, we will cover how automotive electronics is evolving towards domain and zonal topologies to integrate more functionality, and provide a brief overview of NXP's portfolio to... Read more →

Nearly 40 years ago, Fred Brooks wrote, “The single hardest part of building a software system is deciding precisely what to build.” In the early days of agile software development, the value stream may have begun and ended with the product owner. It was just the product owner who decided precisely what to build. However,... Read more →

Join the IEEE Vancouver Section in its celebration of IEEE Day Every year, on the first Tuesday of October, members and friends of the Vancouver Section gather to celebrate the founding of the IEEE and everything it represents. IEEE Day is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of past volunteers and look ahead to... Read more →

(https://2023.amta.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-Program-Sept-21.pdf) (https://2023.amta.org/boot-camp/) on Antenna and Related Measurements - Sunday, October 8 (https://2023.amta.org/student-day/) - Bring your resume! Register by Mon, Oct 2 to enter Raffle Drawing for great prize! (https://2023.amta.org/exhibitors-2/) (https://2023.amta.org/special-events-2/) (https://2023.amta.org/registration/) FOR ONE DAY OR THE FULL FIVE DAYS - Join Us! Join us at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Washington to learn more about... Read more →

As the world transition to a sustainable society, electrifying the transportation sector is one of the major priorities to reach Net Zero emissions. Over 10 million Electric Vehicles (EVs) were sold globally in 2022. In 2022, 14% of all new cars sold were electric, up from a 9% in 2021 and only 5% in 2020.... Read more →

Meeting for the ex-com members to plan for the rest of the year. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/377869

Monthly executive committee meeting with a focus on annual budgets. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/377602

Mr. Youness Rashidi will speak on the folliwng topics: - What is OT Cybersecurity? - IT Cybersecurity vs. OT cybersecurity - Trends in OT Cybersecurity? - OT Cybersecurity Myths - A Real Example of an OT Cyber Attack - Best Practices for OT Cybersecurity - Future of OT Cybersecurity Speaker(s): Younes, Agenda: 2:30pm: Instroduction to... Read more →

Obtained from Web-Resources: Many industrial organizations can be divided into two distinct entities – plant operations and business operations. Plant operations produces goods for consumption whereas business operations manages the financial well being of the organization. Business operations employs traditional information and networking technology to manage daily operations. Plant operations employs operational technology such as... Read more →

Speaker: Dr. Gord Lovegrove, Associate Professor | Faculty of Applied Science | School of Engineering The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members... Read more →

Technical Seminar by Dr. Ramin Farjadrad with the following abstract: For the past 4 decades, industry has supported 2x conpute performance increase every 2 years, a trend supported by Moore’s Law. However, not only has Moore’s law come to an end, but also the exponential demand for more AI/HPC had driven the performance demand close... Read more →

Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) has marked a significant milestone in recent months, notably with the introduction of ChatGPT in early 2023. These models have demonstrated remarkable potential in addressing straightforward queries and tasks. However, to fully exploit their capabilities in handling routine inquiries, adept prompt engineering is essential. Furthermore, the adaptability of LLMs to... Read more →

Do you want to work in the microelectronics industry? This event is for you! We have a guest speaker from ESS electronics (they make audio DACs!) to talk about how to build your resume and give you an insight on how ideas become a reality in the microelectronics industry! Schedule: Oct. 28th & Oct. 29th... Read more →

Abstract: After the first demonstration of the MOSFET in 1960 at Bell Laboratories, the understanding of its intrinsic noise mechanisms quickly followed. However, poor sensitivity of integrated lightwave receivers could not be explained based on the above analyses. To understand and push these limits of the then nascent MOS technology, discovery and understanding of a... Read more →

IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecture Speaker: Prof. Andrew Eckford, York University, Canada To join in-person: Location: Room 3038, Macleod Building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada To join remotely, the Zoom meeting link is as follows: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65786322697?pwd=WmdqSDFXTVdSd3NNb2FGMmlud09NQT09 Meeting ID: 657 8632 2697 Passcode: 225068 Abstract: 6G wireless systems are expected to offer ubiquitous connectivity in... Read more →

Tour of CBC Television Transmitter Site - Mt Seymour for UBC ComSoc student members and ELEC 411 students only. The Mt. Seymour Shuttle Bus will pick us up from the Parkgate Community Centre at 09:30 and take us up to the site. It will drop us off there after the event concludes. Co-sponsored by: UBC... Read more →

Insights into career opportunities Joint event with YP Singapore and YP Vancouver Co-sponsored by: Insights into career opportunities Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/380619

WiFi standards have had a profound impact on how we connect and communicate in the digital age. They have transformed our daily lives, enabling us to access information, connect our devices, and engage with online services seamlessly. As WiFi standards continue to evolve, we can anticipate even faster, more reliable, and secure wireless networking experiences... Read more →

IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch Annual General Meeting Co-sponsored by: IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch Speaker(s): Thais Santos Damasceno, Chair Room: TBA, Bldg: E 102, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382340

In this presentation, we will explore how supervised learning can be used for identifying the root cause of performance degradations observed in optical networks. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Prof. Christine Tremblay, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/381272

Monthly executive committee meeting, starting with networking with NYIT student branch. Agenda: 6:00 PM - Networking and dinner 7:00 PM - Hybrid ExCom Meeting Room: 3115, 2925 Virtual Way Suite #310, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5M 4X5, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/380747

Tour of CBC Radio One Transmitter Site - Steveston for UBC ComSoc student members and ELEC 411 students only. Co-sponsored by: UBC Radio Science Lab | ELEC 411 - Antennas and Propagation CBC AM Transmitter Site, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 2B1, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/385102

The presentation will discuss our latest efforts in developing a picowatt cryogenic thermal detector for use in measuring the emitted optical power from NRC quantum-dot single photon sources, and linking this measurement directly to the SI. I will also discuss the application of frequency-programmable Josephson voltage standards to the direct measurement of the electrical substitution... Read more →

We are hosting a 4 session E-Workshop where we will teach you in depth on how to design schematics and PCBs, and how to order parts for it! Can’t wrap your head around the mumbo jumbos of schematics? Want to learn how to design a pcb but don’t know where to start? Got a project... Read more →

Large LEO constellations and multi-orbit satellite systems have recently emerged as complex network architectures that provide and enhance a range of satellite services e.g. ubiquitous broadband internet, direct to handheld, satellite IoT etc. The current talk reviews the current capabilities of such systems from a communication perspective and describes the challenges of applying key technological... Read more →

AP Cooperation schemes which tackle the cell-edge user problem, are expected to be in the focus of Wi-Fi 8. Among them, Coordinated Beamforming (CoBF) is expected to play a key role, mainly due to the minimal inter-AP synchronization and joint processing it requires. In this talk we will analyze CoBF from the perspective of multi-user... Read more →

A virtual talk on marine robotics, autonomy, and machine learning. Speaker(s): Dr. Mae Seto, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387327

Abstract: In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate automation, the transition from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) is critical nowadays. Integrating Machine Learning (ML) technologies and sophisticated Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) models reshape how financial institutions optimize their processes. This presentation delves into Intelligent Process Automation, where traditional boundaries are surpassed, unlocking... Read more →

The TT&C is a critical function that ensures the spacecraft system operates properly, by sending Telecommand, receiving Telemetry, and doing tracking for the orbit determination. Although the TT&C engineering for LEO satellites is well consolidated, when it comes to the design of TT&C subsystems for low-latency and large networks there are several open research directions.... Read more →

What is a quantum computer, and what might it be useful for? I’ll describe how a quantum computer, based on superconducting qubits, works. I’ll also describe fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC), and the applications where a quantum computer might vastly outperform even the largest high-performance computing facility. What might such a “utility-scale” quantum computer look like,... Read more →

Monthly executive committee meeting. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388523

Quelques soient les produits développés en optique-photonique, la production et l’assemblage de très haute précision sont un défi pour le recrutement et la rétention de la main-d’œuvre, pour la qualité et pour la productivité. Déjà active dans le développement et l’automatisation des opérations les plus précises et délicates, Solutions Novika désire vous entendre sur vos... Read more →

An InAs/InP quantum-dash mode-locked laser (QD-MLL) with phase-locked comb lines is an excellent optical source and a microwave source for, respectively, optical and wireless transmission. In this talk, a duplex radio over fiber (RoF) link using a QD-MLL for RoF transmission is reported. A few implementation issues including phase noise impairment, MIMO transmission, and photonic... Read more →

Practical 5G use cases. When 5G was unveiled to the industry & public a few years ago, there were numerous advantages highlighted. Changing our life due to the amount of data that can be collected, processed, and analyzed. On the technical side it was promised to deliver higher data rates, less energy consumption, better latency... Read more →

Join us for a great overview of the challenges of acoustic communications underwater. Speaker(s): Ulaş Güntürkün, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/389009

Monolithic co-integration of electronics and photonics in the same silicon die is expected to enable a new realm of high-performance electro-optical systems, having applications in telecommunications, sensing and data centers. Commercial technologies where photonic devices are integrated into well-established microelectronic technologies exist, with the main drawback of a high cost because of the large area... Read more →

Speaker: S. Carl Zanon, Senior Member, Chair LMAG of IEEE Vancouver Section Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that don't have a local... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398914

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Co-sponsored by: Okanagan College Student Branch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400699

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400685

Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Sen, Professor of Computing Science and Information Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in at 9:45 AM (12:45 PM Montreal) to check connection and say hello.All IEEE members are welcome, especially those Life Members that... Read more →

Abstract: Knowledge and innovation will define the future of human society. This talk will focus on two powerful technologies: AI and quantum computing. The presentation will include basic concepts of the technologies, as well as the profound impact of these technologies and the pivotal role they play in our future. The talk will cover the... Read more →

Wireless communication is fundamental to our digital society, with radio spectrum the key enabling resource. Understanding the critical role of spectrum provides deep insight into how wireless technologies function and how they will evolve. This enlightening talk delves into the ingenious advancements in Wi-Fi and cellular networks to harness spectrum, including increasing efficiency, deploying new... Read more →

Annual training event. Agenda: Start Time End Time Summary Arrival 8:30 8:50 Arrive, set up, and coffee Part 1 8:50 9:35 Welcome & Agenda, followed by Vancouver Section Overview, then IEEE Canada Updates & Relationship, diving into About IEEE: Societies & Chapters, next How to Run a Successful OU & Event Life Cycles, and concluding... Read more →

The IEEE Photonics Society / Standards Committee recently published a whitepaper on Fiber Attach. Transmission of light between or in and out of any photonic platform normally requires attachment to a fiber that is used as a flexible optical waveguide. An effective fiber attach involves many requirements and metrics that have so far involved decades... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. ***CANCELED*** Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/404818

Abstract: This talk will present our latest research adventures on 2D nanomaterials towards greater scientific understanding and advanced engineering applications. In particular, the talk will highlight our work on flexible electronics, zero-power devices, single-atom monolayer memory, non-volatile RF/5G/6G switches, and wearable tattoo sensors for mobile health. Non-volatile memory devices based on 2D materials are an... Read more →

This meeting is to plan the events for this year and finalize a committee to work for 2024 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/405164

Intelligent systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in our society, e.g., self-driving cars are being developed on an industrial scale and smart grids are at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. Model predictive control (MPC), a powerful optimization-based constrained control technique, is a key enabling technology for the next generation of intelligent systems. Often... Read more →

Speaker: Dr Ewart Blackmore, Former Head of the Accelerator Technology Division, TRIUMF Abstract: The presentation will describe applications of the TRIUMF cyclotron beams for cancer therapy, radiation effect testing of electronics and the production of medical isotopes. Although the TRIUMF cyclotron was initially built for basic research in nuclear and particle physics, there have been... Read more →

Get ready to break the ice and dive into the world of professional interviews with our upcoming event, the Ice-Breaking Journey, and Interview Insights Workshop. This special gathering is not just a celebration of the official launch of our IEEE (https://ieeenyit.org/) Student Branch, but also a golden opportunity to unlock the secrets to job success.... Read more →

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Agenda: Canada LMC Chair Comments MGA LMC Member Comments Introduction of new 2024 Canada LMC Chair - Dirk Werle Section Reports and Sharing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/407788

Nestled in Kelowna, the beating heart of the Okanagan's dynamic technology sector, the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN) is more than an event—it's a vibrant platform designed exclusively for up-and-coming student talent. We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening where students from UBCO and Okanagan college will showcase their hard work to... Read more →

State-Dependent Communication Enhances Network Synchronization Synchronization occurs in many natural and artificial systems, which are often described as networks. Although synchronization requires communication between the individual systems or oscillators that form the network, the communication strategies that are responsible for synchronization are not always well understood. Most models of network synchronization assume that the connected... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - hybrid. Agenda: 6:00 PM - Networking and dinner 6:30 PM - Hybrid ExCom Meeting Room: 3038 Seminar Room, Bldg: MacLeod (MCLD) Building, The University of British Columbia, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/408176

Despite the success of data driven approaches in transfer learning, the theoretical understanding of transfer learning from statistics or information theory is somewhat behind. A key challenge when conducting theoretical analyses for transfer learning problems is that the statistical correlation between source and target tasks are often unknown, and hence traditional mathematical tools in statistics... Read more →

March Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409863

Mid-infrared Transmitter and Receiver for Free Space Optical SatCom Abstract - In this talk, we review efforts of the Xu research group at McMaster to implement a C-band to mid-infrared (3.4-3.5 micron) transmitter and receiver pair. This is accomplished via difference frequency generation and sum frequency generation for the transmitter and receiver modules, respectively. We... Read more →

Dr Tom Coughlin (President, Coughlin Associates, 2024 IEEE President) will present "Prioritizing Societal and Ethical Concerns with Responsible AI" online at 2pm EDT / 6pm UTC on 13 March '24. Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=IEEE+SSIT+Lecture%3A+Prioritizing+Societal+and+Ethical+Concerns+with+Responsible+AI+&iso=20240313T18&p1=78&ah=1) (https://www.ieee-ukandireland.org/chapters/society-on-social-implications-of-technology/), SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including: New Jersey Coast Section SIGHT; New Jersey Coast IM/Computer Joint... Read more →

Discover the future of edge AI in our upcoming talk by Dr. Jun Zhang, an IEEE Fellow and Associate Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Delve into the shift from traditional data-oriented communications to task-oriented approaches, optimizing data transmission for specific inference tasks. Learn about the development of effective feature encoders... Read more →

Speaker: Paul Clegg, Retired Director of Network Transactions, Canadian Pacific Railway Abstract: The topics will include the following: · Why is standard gauge such an unusual measurement 4' 81/2"? · Backward compatibility - air brakes · The MacDonald Tunnel - ventilation for more than exhaust gas · Hybrid Locomotives - generating electricity from coal rolling... Read more →

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Agenda: Canada LMC Chair Comments MGA LMC Member Comments Introduction of new 2024 Canada LMC Chair - Dirk Werle Section Reports and Sharing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413017

Join us in this fruitful webinar to learn more about the required procedures on obtaining your professional engineering license. Speaker(s): Tracey Caruana, Sami Lamrad Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406602

Abstract: Canada is in a housing crisis. Part of the challenge is low construction productivity, which has been stagnant for decades. Introducing robots to construction sites holds the promise of improving productivity and project quality while reducing material waste. However, deploying robots onsite requires solving complex problems in robot perception and control that are unique... Read more →

Machine learning algorithms have been applied to address a variety of engineering and scientific problems. The Internet has historically been prone to failures and attacks that significantly degrade its performance. To detect such anomalies, efforts are made to create datasets from data collected by initiatives such as RIPE, Route Views, and IODA. Creating these datasets... Read more →

Pedestrian bridges are typically lighter and more flexible compared to other types. Consequently, they are more sensitive to loading and often the effects are more noticeable. Some of them have been observed to generate unusual vibrations under regular loading conditions. The causes of all cases are discussed with options presented to reduce vibrations of lightweight... Read more →

The 2024 IEEE Vancouver Section’s AGM and Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 30th, starting at 6 PM in Burnaby, BC, at the Element Hotel. The event will also include: - The announcement of the student scholarship & section awards - Networking before and after the banquet - A delicious buffet dinner, including... Read more →

[]Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn? The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA's tube patents, Stanford "angel" investors, the sinking of the Titanic, WW II and radar, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure... Read more →

April Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410375

Abstract: Photonic integration has been at the center of photonic activity for several years. Over this period, great strides have been made to increase the integration density and integrated chip functionality. This talk will work its way up from the drivers for photonic integration – why do we need Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)? What are... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414805

*Please note that this presentation will be given as a fully virtual event. Webinar access information will be communicated to IEEE members and registered people. Please contact the hosts for more information. * Veuillez noter que cette présentation sera donné de façon virtuelle. Les informations d'accès au webinaire seront communiquées aux membres de l'IEEE et... Read more →

Powerex was established in 1988 as the wholly-owned electricity marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, responsible for marketing BC Hydro’s surplus electricity in the west. Today, Powerex is a key participant in energy markets across North America, buying and supplying physical wholesale power, natural gas, ancillary services, and environmental products with an ever-expanding list of trade... Read more →

[] Speaker(s): Prof. William Wong, Room: ASB 10900 (Big Data Hub Presentation Studio), Bldg: Applied Science Building, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416940

Speaker: Simon Wheeler, Advisor, Salt Spring Energy Community Society The topics will include the following: · The Solar Scholarship project, an installation on the local school roof · A large solar array on two social housing apartment buildings · Innovations in solar technology · An Agrivoltaic trial · Lobbying for Community Net Metering in BC... Read more →

[] Dive into the exciting world of holographic-type communications with Prof. Filip De Turck, an expert in network management and holographic-type technologies. This talk will explore the evolution of video streaming and the shift towards network softwarization, highlighting volumetric media's potential through practical examples. With his extensive background and over 750 publications, Prof. De Turck... Read more →

Spin Polarized Transport in Monolayer WSe2 Quantum Structures Abstract: Monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a semiconducting member of the two-dimensional material family, have been suggested to be promising candidates for various quantum applications. However, challenges associated with the quality of electrical contacts in TMDs have hampered the progress of transport studies, especially at low temperature... Read more →

Overview: Ready to dive into the world of consulting without breaking the bank? Join Phil Gerbyshak for "Zero Dollar Consultancy," where you'll learn how to launch your consulting business with minimal financial investment. Get the inside scoop on snagging your first clients, using budget-friendly tools, and staying motivated through the ups and downs. Key Learning... Read more →

A grid modernization journey may be wide-scoped or narrow, fast-paced or gradual with incremental changes -- but as with any journey, it is important to have a vision for where are you going and what your targets are. Without some kind of vision, even a blurry one, how will you know when you have arrived... Read more →

IEEE EDS Distinguished Lecturer Seminar Title: "Multifunctional Materials for Emerging Technologies" Speaker: Federico Rosei, Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National De La Recherche Scientifique (INRS) Abstract This presentation focuses on structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit multiple functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication... Read more →

Prof Mary (Missy) Cummings (Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) at George Mason University, USA) will present "Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 30 April '24. Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=IEEE+SSIT+Lecture%3A+Self-Driving+Cars%3A+The+Good%2C+the+Bad+%26+the+Ugly&iso=20240430T18&p1=78&ah=1) (https://www.ieee-ukandireland.org/chapters/society-on-social-implications-of-technology/) and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including:... Read more →

We are pleased to announce the 26th Western Canadian Conference on Computing Education at Okanagan College. The conference is a forum for discussing the development of computing programs and curricula and for sharing innovative strategies and tools for teaching & learning in fields such as computer science, software engineering, computer technology, information systems and information... Read more →